Once Fractured Toms River GOP Unites Behind Dan Rodrick for Mayor

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The past four years of Republican party politics have been nothing short of a blood bath as forces aligned with former GOP County Chairman Frank Holman clashed with…

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Lakewood Jewish Federation Director Endorses Ben Giovine for Toms River Mayor

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Toms River mayoral candidate Ben Giovine secured significant funding in his campaign, totaling one-third of his contributions by Sharron Greenberg, a director at the Lakewood-based Jewish Federation of Ocean…

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Toms River Dem Leader Urges Fellow Democrats to Vote Write-in Candidate

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A rift in the Toms River Democrat party was evident today after former Toms River Council Democrat endorsed a write-in candidate instead of the party-endorsed candidates. Turnbach, who…

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Senator Menendez Meets With Toms River Resident Over Sandy Recovery Issues

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) met today with Doug Quinn, a Toms River resident who lost his home in Superstorm Sandy 11 years ago. The meeting focused on…

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Toms River Honors Fallen Veterans with Commemorative Banners Downtown

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Township of Toms River paid tribute to local veterans who have been killed or are missing in action by unveiling commemorative banners in a recent council meeting.…

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50 Illegal Weed Dealers Willing to Deliver Marijuana To Your Door in Toms River, Advocate Claims

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Over fifty illegal marijuana operators are standing by and ready to deliver illegal weed to your doorstep, even to town hall, according to Daniel Kessell, a Toms River…

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Toms River Dem Leader Says 70-Year-Old Man Murdered by Career Criminal Had it Coming

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach, one of the driving forces behind the Democrat party’s political campaign against Republican councilman Dan Rodrick, is fighting hard to secure the…

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Toms River Dems Allegedly Pass Donated Items from Local Charity as Political Gifts

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you attended the Harvest Arts Festival in Downtown Toms River, you might have noticed a table operated by Toms River Democrats giving out free stuff. Democrats have…

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A New Vision Of Downtown Toms River Emerges That Doesn’t Include Hi-Rise Apartments

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayoral hopeful Dan Roderick laid bare his vision for Downtown Toms River, distancing himself from the current administration’s plan for high-rise apartments and high-density residential buildings. Roderick said…

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Rutgers Football Alumni to Play Flag Football at Toms River Field of Dreams

TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Field of Dreams Hawks, a team comprised of kids with special needs, will play a flag football game against Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Alumni on Monday, October 23rd. The…

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Giovine Says He Can Work His Federal Magic to Help Toms River, Why Hasn’t He Already?

TOMS RIVER, NJ (OP-ED) – In a recent comment session with residents on social media, progressive Democrat Ben Giovine said he can use his expertise working under Congressman Andy Kim to help…

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Red Bank Catholic Tops Toms River North in Powerhouse Showdown

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Red Bank Catholic prevailed in a dramatic overtime battle against Toms River North, securing a 35-28 victory on Friday night. With both teams holding strong records—Red Bank Catholic…

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Toms River South Dominates Central Regional in 41-20 Win

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River South bulldozed its way through Central Regional, scoring a decisive 41-20 victory in Friday night’s Shore Conference match-up. Neither team managed to score in the first…

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School District Upholds State’s Hidden Policy on Parental Notifications in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A motion to review a controversial policy related to parental notification of gender issues in public schools was blocked by Toms River School Board, including Michelle Williams, a…

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Trunk or Treat Event in Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee is hosting a Trunk or Treat event aimed at “Scaring Away Stigma” related to mental health. Scheduled for October 25 from…

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Fraudsters Impersonate Toms River Officers in Phone Scam

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new scam surfaced in Toms River on October 19, where individuals reported receiving fraudulent phone calls from scammers impersonating local law enforcement. The con artists, masquerading as…

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Toms River School Board Refuses to Rescind Murphy’s Law to Keep Parents in The Dark on Gender Issues

Board member Lisa Contessa’s attempt to rescind Governor Murphy’s policy blocked by school board, including candidate for Toms River Council Michelle Williams. TOMS RIVER, NJ – Parental rights have been a topic…

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Vehicle Collision Causes Road Closure, Power Outage in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A morning mishap involving a motor vehicle has led to the closure of Indian Hill Road between Cedar Grove Road and Bay Avenue in Toms River. The incident,…

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Toms River Cop Assists in Home Delivery of Baby Girl

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the early hours of September 27, Toms River Police Officer Pete Saker responded to a call from a residence where a young woman was in labor. Shortly…

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Rodrick Slams Giovine’s Past Habit of Tax Hikes As Toms River School Board Leader

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Dan Rodrick has a reputation for saying no during his time on the Toms River Council. In fact, he prides himself in saying no to…

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